Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin: a marker of urinary tract infection among febrile children

Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin: a marker of urinary tract infection among febrile children

Background Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) has emerged as a valuable biomarker of urinary tract infection (UTI) in children. Purpose This study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of urinary NGAL (uNGAL) with those of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cell (WBC) c...

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Main Authors: Ji Hyun Moon, Kee Hwan Yoo, Hyung Eun Yim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Pediatric Society 2021-07-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
Subjects:
bacterial infections
lipocalin-2
pyelonephritis
Online Access:http://www.e-cep.org/upload/pdf/cep-2020-01130.pdf

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